Esophageal Cancer

Hoag is committed to complex gastroesophageal care, providing access to highly specialized diagnostic and treatment therapies, led by a team that works seamlessly together to provide excellent esophageal cancer care.

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Hoag accepts most insurance. But at this time, Hoag does not participate in medical discount cards (cash pay) or consumer card programs such as Care Entrée’, Care IQ, Galaxy Health Network, Integrated Health Plan, MedicalConnect1, etc. that may be offered by these or any other networks.

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What is Esophageal Cancer?

Esophageal cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the esophagus, a tube-like structure that runs from the throat down to the stomach. There are two main types of esophageal cancer – squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma is a condition in which abnormal squamous cells (the cells that make up part of the mucous membrane that lines the esophagus) divide and spread uncontrollably. In the past, squamous cell carcinomas were responsible for nearly 90% of all esophageal cancers. However, they now make up less than 50% of esophageal cancers.

Adenocarcinomas occur in glandular tissue and not in squamous tissue. Before an adenocarcinoma can develop, glandular cells must replace an area of squamous cells, as in the case of Barrett’s esophagus. This transformation is most common in the lower esophagus, which is the site of most adenocarcinomas.

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Risk Factors for Esophageal Cancer

The following are the most common risk factors for esophageal cancer:

Smoking or other use of tobacco
Heavy alcohol use
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases the risk of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. In fact, the majority of Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus are related to GERD.
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition that affects the lower part of the esophagus and is caused by GERD. Over time, it can cause changes in the cells of the esophagus that increase the risk for adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.
In addition, men, the elderly, and African Americans are at greater risk for developing esophageal cancer.

Groundbreaking Clinical Trials & Research

Hoag leads innovative clinical trials, including immunotherapy agents, all pushing for more advanced, effective care for esophageal cancer patients.

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Hoag’s commitment to accurate diagnosis, combined with progressive therapeutic options enables Hoag patients to achieve some of the highest clinical outcomes in the nation.